AutoRun.NT

It spreads and affects other computers.
It spreads
, via mapped drives, by infecting files that are then distributed.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95/3.X

First detected on:

Jan. 30, 2008

Detection updated on:

Jan. 31, 2008

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

AutoRun.NT is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

AutoRun.NT uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.